AC Milan v Atletico Madrid factfile

19 February 2014 09:47

Factfile on AC Milan and Atletico Madrid ahead of the Champions League last 16, first leg tie between the clubs on Wednesday:

Form: Rarely have seven-time European champions Milan been bigger outsiders coming into a continental tie. But while they languish in mid-table in Serie A and continue their search for consistency despite last month's appointment as coach of former player Clarence Seedorf, Atletico are enjoying a superb season. Diego Simeone's side, who dropped just two points en route to winning Group H, are pushing Barcelona and Real Madrid hard in the Spanish title race and can rely on the goals of Diego Costa as they chase a first appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals since 1997.

Coaches:

AC Milan - Clarence Seedorf (NED) age -- 37

Atletico Madrid - Diego Simeone (ARG) age -- 43

Leading scorers in all competitions:

AC Milan - Mario Balotelli (14 goals)

Atletico Madrid - Diego Costa (26 goals)

Domestic league performance

AC Milan - Ninth in Serie A, 18 points adrift of the third and final Champions League qualifying spot for next season

Atletico Madrid - Level on points with Liga leaders Barcelona, but trailing the Catalans and Real Madrid on goal difference